Super Simple Highlighter
Make permanent, private highlights on any web page.
Super Simple Highlighter - Private, Permanent Web Highlighter
Super Simple Highlighter is a unique Chrome extension empowering users to create enduring, private highlights on any web page. It provides several built-in styles like basic colors, redaction, blurs and others. The application allows highlights creation through the mouse or keyboard shortcuts. A popup dialog lets you navigate through a page's highlights, while summarizing them for print or save. This process is entirely private, with no data leaving your browser. Note: This extension does not sync across devices and highlights may not always be successfully restored.
Extension stats
Rating: 3.92 
1 new ratings
(1,261)
Creation date: 2019-07-19
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- tts
- contextMenus
- storage
- activeTab
Size: 356.35K
Email: he*****@dexterouslogic.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
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Extension summary
This extension lets you make highlights on any web page, and subsequently attempts to restore those highlights when you revisit the page.
This process is completely private. The location and contents of your highlights never leave your browser.
A variety of highlight styles are available, with built-in styles including basic colors, redaction, blurs etc. Highlights can be made via the mouse or a keyboard shortcut.
The highlights on a single page can be navigated to from a single popup dialog, and a summary of the page's highlights are also available to view, print, or save.
NOTE:
- The extension does NOT sync across your devices.
- There are many factors that may cause highlights not to be successfully restored on subsequent visits.
For more details, see the help page.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Colour coding highlights is useful for studying and note making.
- User-friendly with options for customization.
- Works well on most pages and for different subjects.
- Helpful for research and academic activities.
Cons
- Does not save highlights after refreshing the page or navigating away.
- Inconsistent functionality on certain platforms, such as Google Docs and Brave.
- Some users experienced the extension not working at all after updates or changes.
- Issues with highlighting dynamic content or specific sites like MSN news.
Most mentioned
- Inconsistent performance after updates or on specific sites.
- Does not save highlights after page refresh.
- Useful for study and research with color coding functionality.
User reviews
Has worked once in the last 2ish years I've had it... don't get it.
by 
Isabelle Davies, 2025-01-16
Isabelle Davies, 2025-01-16It's nice while in use, but does not save and show your highlights after refreshing the page.
by 
Imani Johnson, 2025-01-01
Imani Johnson, 2025-01-01Never works. Nothing simple about it.
by 
Chris, 2024-12-25
Chris, 2024-12-25Extension safety
Risk impact
Super Simple Highlighter does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Super Simple Highlighter has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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